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firestorm

or fire storm

[ fahyuhr-stawrm ]

noun

  1. an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a large fire, in which the rising column of air above the fire draws in strong winds often accompanied by rain.
  2. a raging fire of great intensity, as one fueled by oil or gas, that spreads rapidly.


firestorm

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noun

  1. an uncontrollable blaze sustained by violent winds that are drawn into the column of rising hot air over the burning area: often the result of heavy bombing
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of firestorm1

First recorded in 1575–85; fire + storm
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You and your family were affected by the firestorms in January.

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Before the January firestorm that devastated parts of Los Angeles County, weather service officials warned residents and emergency responders about potentially life-threatening winds that could fuel extreme fire behavior.

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FEMA’s decision to skip testing after L.A.’s firestorms has frustrated many residents and officials, with some calling for the federal agency to reconsider.

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A portion of Southern California’s Pacific Coast Highway that’s only been open to locals since January’s firestorm could reopen to the public just in time for summer, the governor’s office announced.

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Southern California Edison has announced that it will bury more than 150 miles of power lines in in Altadena and Malibu following January’s firestorms.

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